Become a Highly Qualified Nurse with Dominican University’s Evening Program

The demand for skilled nurses is at an all-time high, and Dominican University is here to help you rise to the challenge. With our flexible evening nursing program, you can earn your degree while continuing to work full-time—allowing you to balance your career and education seamlessly.

Designed with working professionals in mind, our program offers weekday evening classes and clinicals that fit into your busy schedule. Whether you’re looking to advance your current career or make a transition into healthcare, this program is perfect for individuals who already hold an associate (AA) or bachelor’s (BA/BS) degree.

For those who don’t yet hold a degree, you may need to complete some prerequisite courses and general education requirements, typically offered in person during the day.

Upon completion of the program, you’ll be fully prepared to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), a crucial step toward becoming a licensed nurse in the U.S. and Canada.

Take the first step toward a rewarding career in nursing today. Your future as a Dominican University nurse starts now!

Advantages of Dominican University’s Evening BSN Degree

  • Our Nurses are Employed  
    95% of the students who have graduated in the last five years are employed
  • Evening Schedule
    Classes and clinicals only meet on weekday evenings, so you can continue to work during the day  
  • Scholarships and Financial Aid
    Academic scholarships are available for full time students pursuing their first bachelor’s degree.  Other financial aid may also be available  
  • Full Campus Benefits
    Online students have full access to the online library, tutoring services and career counseling services (as well as the fitness center at our Rockland County campus.) 

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A well-rounded nursing program that prepares you for a range of rewarding careers.

The Highest levels of personal Support

Educators Who are Committed to your Success

100% Employment Rate in the Nursing Program

Excellent Faculty to Student Ratio

Clinical’s One Evening Per Week

The Dominican Difference

Job Opportunities

As a result of the coursework and clinical experiences that you’ll receive at Dominican University you will be prepared to work in a variety of settings. Graduates with a BSN can work  in medical settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and doctor offices. They can also pursue careers as nurse educators, health policy nurses, nurse recruiters, nurse informaticists, forensic nurses, clinical research nurses, or nurse health coaches. There are many more career options for registered nurses who have a bachelor of science in nursing than those without this degree.

Dominican University nurses are prepared for a wide range of fields

You will be trained to be proficient in:

  • Maternity Nursing 
  • Pediatric Nursing 
  • Medical Nursing 
  • Surgical Nursing 
  • Psychiatric Nursing 

What You’ll Learn

The Dominican University nursing program will prepare you to promote health and provide nursing care to people of all ages and across all socioeconomic levels.  Along with mastering the tasks required for  working in a health care setting, you’ll learn how the body works, and how it interacts with medications, as you gain proficiency in  physiology, nutrition, and chemistry. 

At the end of the program you’ll be ready for any nursing position in hospitals, clinics, and private practices or prepared to rise to leadership positions in your areas of specialty, complete a masters or doctoral degrees; or publish articles in prominent journals

Degree Details


Tuition

Dominican University is affordable.

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Curriculum

Course Credits

Professional Courses 61

  • NR 101 Transition to Nursing 3
  • NR 223 Introduction to Professional Nursing I 5
  • NR 224 Introduction to Professional Nursing II 5
  • NR 231 Professional Practice Concepts 2
  • NR 235 Principles of Health Assessment 3
  • NR 320 Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing 5
  • NR 329 Pharmacologic Agents 3
  • NR 330 Parent-Child Nursing 2
  • NR 340 Adult Nursing I 5
  • NR 345 Family Health Nursing 5
  • NR 353 Nursing Research 3
  • NR 450 Adult Nursing II 5
  • NR 463 Community Health Nursing 5
  • NR 465 Nursing Leadership/Management 5
  • NR 467 Nursing Seminar 2


Schedule

Classes and clinicals meet evenings only.

Classes: Monday – Wednesday 5 to 9 pm

Clinicals: 5 to 10 pm, not including Fridays


Admission Information

Candidates for the nursing program must first be admitted to the College through the Office of Admissions. Admission to the College however, does not guarantee admission to the nursing program, which conducts its own review and selection process. Meeting minimum program requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the nursing program. All applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 and a minimum score of 70 on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) to be eligible for admission to the sophomore level nursing courses.


Accreditation

The nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) of the American Association of Colleges of Nurses (AACN) and the New York State Department of Education.

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